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“Senior Moments” by Jan Fowler
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in the purchase of more makeup supplies.
Submitted by I know that she discovered long ago that
Jan Fowler her joy and gratification come from using
Jan Fowler her talents to bless and promote others.
Similarly, there’s a dedicated lady in our
church who spreads her special brand of
It’s never to late to discover our special
gifts and talents. Remember the “pie love by baking banana or chocolate chip
ladies” who appeared on Oprah’s show bread in one-pound coffee tins to cheer
who tirelessly rose before dawn each day others up whenever they need a lift. She,
to bake their mouth-watering luscious too, has discovered the joy of smiles which
fruit pies to sweeten the lives and outlook result from her sharing her gifts,
of others? And remember another Oprah especially when someone has suffered a
guest who structured his life around loss.
baking dozens of loaves of bread each day One of the greatest gifts we can
to distribute to children and adults who he probably give our children or
met on his daily bicycle rides through grandchildren is to help them discover
small country towns? exactly where their special gifts and
abilities lie. Is it music, drama, or perhaps
“The person born with a talent they riding a unicycle for a Y Circus
are meant to use will find their greatest performance? Our encouragement to
happiness in using it.” develop those skills is also important.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe They may just need a loving grandparent
to help them tease out, identify, and
develop their hidden talents.
Each of us has something special which
sets us apart from others but it’s up to us So if you happen to have a hidden flair,
to let the world know about the attributes gift, prowess, or aptitude—large or
which we value the most in ourselves. We small—I urge you to please let your talent
all have unique qualities, so what are be known because we should all make the
yours? Is it the art of compassionate most of what we have and can offer to
listening? Making wood carvings? A others.
knack for cake decorating? Restoring “Our talents are the gift that God
antique cars?
Feeling proud or boastful about our gives us…What we make of our talents
special strengths doesn’t mean we’re is our gift back to God.” Leo Buscaglia
going to come across as big-headed. Quite 7th Annual Taste
the contrary, in fact, because people rather Jan Fowleris author of the best-selling book,
enjoy hearing about our unique “Hot Chocolate for Seniors”(winner of na-
qualities—especially when we express tional & international awards); winner of Gold The 7th Annual Taste of Rancho
them joyfully. Halo Award from the So.California Motion Santa Fe
For example, there’s nothing offensive Picture Council for Outstanding Literary An event of the
about bubbling over with enthusiasm Achievement; winner of First Place Excellence Rotary Club of
when making such comments as, “I am in Journalism Award (SPJ –Southern CA); Rancho Santa Fe,
proud to say that when I put my mind to Town & Gown “Phenomenal Woman”Award; is being held on
it, I can grow the juiciest tomatoes on the former television host & KSPA radio host of Sunday, October
block…bake killer apple pies…barbecue “Senior Living at its Best with Jan Fowler”; 6th, 2019 from 4:00
sweet and sassy ribs…paint tranquil ocean speaker, contributing author for“Savvy Women to 7:00 PM in the heart of the Ranch.
sunsets…sing romantic ballads, etc.” Revving Up for Success”; founder of Starburst
Inspirations, Inc. 501(c) (3) nonprofit which Guests of our event will have an
“According to this law {the Law of supports Redlands Drug Court. opportunity to stroll around the
Dharmal}, you have a unique talent and www.janfowler.com. Jan welcomes historic and iconic grounds of The Inn
a unique way of expressing it. There is feedback and comments about her columns at Rancho Santa Fe while sampling
something that you can do better than and invites you to leave her a message on fine wines and beverages from the
anyone else in the whole world.” her website. Rancho Santa Fe area.
Deepak Chopra In addition, our local restaurants
will be offering a taste sampling of
Self Contemplation...
I have a friend who is an expert in their best dishes and desserts.
makeup artistry, a gift which she freely Who do you admire the most?. BUY TICKETS
shares with men and women just before Did that person inspire you? Location:
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runway in beauty pageants. She refuses to wish were different in your life 5951 Linea Del Cielo
charge for her services and will only journey? Reflect and Dream. Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
accept donations, just so she can reinvest Sometimes it helps soothe us. Tel: (858) 756-1131 Share Your Wisdom!

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